PNCA's YOUTH PROGRAM of art classes for children was founded in 1910. The philosophy of Anna Belle Crocker, the founder of the program, puts art at the center of an enriched life. The PNCA Youth Program seeks to create engaging art experiences that help children and teens increase their understanding of what art can be. Utilizing a rigorous yet fun curriculum informed by the Reggio Emilia idea of investigative inquiry and play, students learn key concepts and artistic principles. Emphasis is placed on collaboration and the cultivation of a students natural gifts’. Students build their skills, knowledge and confidence in art making through the use of BFA student-grade art materials. Our experienced and supportive staff and faculty is comprised of working artists and educators who are deeply invested in maintaining the tenets of the PNCA Youth Program and serving the college’s mission of fostering the next generation of artists.

The PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM is for high school students dedicated to expanding their art training, developing a portfolio, and experiencing a professional art college environment. We offer classes throughout the year and in the summer the three-week Pre-College Studios welcome high school students from across the country.

YOUTH: www.pnca.edu/programs/ce/youth/

PRE-COLLEGE: www.pnca.edu/programs/ce/precollege/

ADULT: www.pnca.edu/programs/ce/adult/

REGISTER FOR A CLASS: secure.pnca.edu/ce/reg/

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PNCA Continuing Education: www.flickr.com/photos/pncace/

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